Corn Ornamental Striped Japonica Organic HEIRLOOM Seeds

Zea mays var. japonica

Item #2038

85 days. This beautiful, 5'-6' tall, ornamental
heirloom corn dates back to at least
the mid-1800s when it was brought
to America from Japan. It has green,
variegated leaves with pink, creamy
white, and yellow stripes and dark
purple tassels. A striking backdrop to
a flowerbed or vegetable garden. Its
cobs produce dark burgundy kernels
that can be dried and saved for
autumn displays or ground into a
richly colored cornmeal.

This packet sows up to 17 ft.

Seedling Image

Full sun

Days to Emerge: 5-10 days

Seed Depth:1"

Seed Spacing:
A group of 2 seeds every 18"

Row Spacing:2'-3'

Thinning:
When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 18"

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F; ideally 65°?90°F.

When to start inside: Not recommended

Special sowing instructions: Since
pollination occurs by wind, corn should be
sown in short, parallel rows or blocks.